There's a great organization called Craft Hope that collects and distributes hand-made items for people in need of hope. On their Facebook page they just announced their newest project: "Dolls, Animals and Monsters. Oh My!", and they need you and me to make and send stuffies of all kinds, that will be given to the children in the area of the eastern United States that was recently devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Here's what I just made:

You can find the pattern for these critters HERE on my blog, or use any pattern you have on hand. For full information and where to send them, visit Craft Hope HERE